Clinical Documentation Specialist: CDI Educator & Analyst

CHS Corporate; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Corporate in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist to enhance CDI processes at Lutheran Hospital. The role focuses on improving accuracy of patient records through physician queries, education, and CDI software workflows.

Hybrid work arrangement is offered at the Fort Wayne facility. Applicants should have nursing background with CDI experience and familiarity with 3M 360 Encompass and Iodine Interact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of acute care hospital nursing experience required
• 3-5 years in clinical documentation improvement, health information management, or inpatient coding preferred
• Experience in physician education or query processes preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and quality metrics related to clinical documentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzes inpatient records to identify opportunities for improving documentation accuracy.
• Adheres to CDI workflows and uses CDI software to support documentation practices.
• Utilizes physician query processes to clarify documentation and follows up daily on unanswered queries.
• Conducts follow-up reviews of patient records to identify new documentation opportunities and ensure accuracy.
• Tracks CDI activities and reports impact metrics with clear records of interactions.

Skills

Clinical documentation

CDI concepts

Physician education

Analytical skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management

Tools

3M 360 Encompass

Iodine Interact

Job description

CHS Corporate in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist to enhance CDI processes at Lutheran Hospital. The role focuses on improving accuracy of patient records through physician queries, education, and CDI software workflows.

Hybrid work arrangement is offered at the Fort Wayne facility. Applicants should have nursing background with CDI experience and familiarity with 3M 360 Encompass and Iodine Interact.